Takeaways: Mariners’ bullpen steps up (again) in holding off Twins

In the end, the Mariners held on Wednesday night for a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Their bullpen negotiated the final 11 outs with no damage, although there were a few anxious moments.

Edwin Diaz stranded two inherited runners in the eighth inning and two more of his own in the ninth inning. It was the second save in his career that covered more than three outs. He also went four outs on April 28 in a 3-1 victory at Cleveland.

Those early May hiccups are receding in the distance. Diaz has now allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in seven outings since reclaiming his job as the club’s closer.

"I think he’s getting a grasp on his mechanics and his emotions," catcher Mike Zunino said.…